Category: Inspiration

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Salsipuedes: Leave If You Can

Corporeal KHÔRA February 2022 | Issue 13 I remember the day I left Colombia remarkably well. It was May 5, 1989. A Friday. I was twelve years old,…

Storytelling love for Fugitive Stories

Storytelling As Therapy

With the #GrittyGirl journey I’ve been more inclined to share my story beyond this blog. I recently ventured onto a stage to tell one of my stories to…

Tips For Reducing Anxiety

In the U.S. over 18% of adults and more than 25% of children suffer from anxiety disorders; that’s according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Fortunately,…

Grit: The Key To Success

According to research, it is more important to have grit than it is to have intelligence or talent in order to be successful. Grit is an attribute successful…

Tips for Gaining Confidence

It was only in recent years that I was able to truly feel confident in myself. I was always the wallflower –too scared to talk to others, too…

self care

The Gritty and Resilient Working Mom

A recent playdate with a friend and fellow marketing director, Rachael Walkey Fanopoulos, had my gears turning. While our toddlers climbed the play structures at our local park,…